Lincoln County, North Carolina

Total Population: 90,359

County Seat: Lincolnton

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Median Home Value

$279,500

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$78,490

Across all households

Median Age

44.3 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

27.0%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)82.8%
Hispanic or Latino7.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)5.8%
Two or More Races2.4%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.8%
Other Race0.2%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

Under 18 Years

20.8%

65 Years and Over

19.0%

Male

49.7%

Female

50.3%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

96.9%

No Health Insurance

9.2%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

90.0%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

27.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$78,490

Mean Household Income

$103,818

Per Capita Income

$42,170

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.5%

In Labor Force (19–64)

78.5%

SNAP / Food Stamps

10.5%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$279,500

Median Rent

$977/mo

Total Housing Units

38,589

Owner-Occupied

78.5%

Renter-Occupied

21.5%

Vacancy Rate

7.5%

Married Couple Households

57.5%

Cohabiting Couple Households

4.9%

Male Householder, No Partner

15.8%

Female Householder, No Partner

21.9%

Average Household Size

2.51

Broadband Internet Access

90.4%

Housing Built Since 2010

16.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 37109.